Karen Read Medal The Karen Read Medal is named after former Australian & WA player, Karen Read. She was the Captain of WA's only winning Australian Championship team and is named a WA Cricket Honorary Life Member. The Karen Read Medal was introduced 10 years ago in recognition of her contribution to WA cricket. Karen Read Medalist (A Grade) 2014-15 N. Shaw South Perth 2015-16 E. Villani Midland-Guildford 2016-17 R. Chappell Melville 2017-18 M. Carmichael Melville 2018-19 M. Banting Subiaco-Floreat 2019-20 A. Edgar Melville 2020-21 N. Bolton Subiaco-Floreat 2021-22 R. West South Perth 2022-23 L. Griffith Subiaco-Floreat 2023-24 B. Devchand Wanneroo